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Ditto. They are all the Chico strain. Some complain that dry yeast doesn't start as fast but I have found them to be comparable. My favorite thing about dry yeast: spending $3 to pitch a second packet instead of making a starter. But, yeah, if you're brewing something with a strong...

Dextrose will definitely raise your gravity. How much depends on the size of your batch. There are several online tools that will help you calculate this. My favorite: http://www.tastybrew.com/calculators/recipe.html That said, with an OG that low, I would think malt extract would give you a...

Some of the employees at the Beer Nut told me the same thing a while back. I went to a meeting to check things out anyway. It was a really friendly and laid-back group and they were very welcoming to me as a beginner. I would suggest you at least give them a try. I later saw that the Beer Nut...

At 75-80 you will carbonate faster than normal. As others have said, 3 weeks is the rule of thumb. However, I have never had the patience to wait that long and usually start sampling after about a week, when they are usually carbonated enough to be enjoyable. To get a sense for your...

A good rolling boil on my propane burner evaporates about 1 gallon per hour. If you are boiling on your stovetop, I would recommend doing a test boil first to make sure it will boil 5 gallons. Some stovetops will not (at least not within any reasonable amount of time).